If it’s not in writing you are not entitled to anything out of escrow.
You could try arbitration, but I don’t think you have much ground to stand on.
You or your real estate agent should at least make a cursory check into title before you go to escrow. Maybe you did that?
If you wanted the property despite the defect the seller would have to perform or breach the contract.
What is the specific problem with the title anyway?
